Erik,
i have the genniker kit that was designed by the laser centre. not sure if its the new or old one or if there is even a new and old designe. i don't race so i can't say
if it's competitive. I do know it's lots of fun to sail.
no problems with mast bend and we've had it in some wind.
good luck finding one, the laser centre never responded to my requests. i stumbled on one that a guy had left over.
Chris